Charlotte Hornets pulled off the upset to defeat Detroit Pistons. Charlotte Hornets entered the game as the underdog, with a 42% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Charlotte Hornets refused to go away, chipping away at Detroit Pistons's lead until Charlotte Hornets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Detroit Pistons never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Charlotte Hornets had earned the upset.